Coverage dated March 17, 2024

With the election behind him, Putin says Russia aims to set up a buffer zone inside Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country won’t relent in its invasion of Ukraine and has announced plans for a buffer zone to protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids.

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  1. KOB 4

    With the election behind him, Putin says Russia aims to set up a buffer zone inside Ukraine (opens KOB 4)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country won’t relent in its invasion of Ukraine and has announced plans for a buffer zone to protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids.

  2. Daily Journal

    With the election behind him, Putin says Russian forces aim to set up a buffer zone inside Ukraine (opens Daily Journal)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin said after extending his rule in an election that stifled opposition that Moscow will not relent in its invasion of Ukraine and plans to create a buffer zone along the border to help protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids.

  3. KOB 4

    Putin says Russia is planning a buffer zone to protect against Ukrainian cross-border attacks (opens KOB 4)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country won’t relent in its invasion of Ukraine, with one of its goals being to establish a buffer zone along the border to protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids.

  4. Fox News

    Russia to create 'buffer zone' in Ukraine to deter Ukrainian attacks (opens Fox News)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin, after securing a fifth consecutive term, announced plans to create a buffer zone in Ukrainian-controlled territory.

  5. The Hill

    With the election behind him, Russia’s leader says he aims to create a buffer zone in Ukraine (opens The Hill)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin said after extending his rule in an election that stifled opposition that Moscow will not relent in its invasion of Ukraine and plans to create a buffer zone along the border to help protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids.

  6. Washington Times

    With the election behind him, Putin says he aims to create a buffer zone in Ukraine (opens Washington Times)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin said after extending his rule in an election that had stifled opposition that Moscow will not relent in its invasion of Ukraine and plans to create a buffer zone along the border to help protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids.

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